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Jazzing Up the Holidays for the Kids
By Dianne Anderson It can take decades to develop a keen ear and music appreciation for jazzy genres, but not for the young aficionados of New ... -
David Dinkins, New York’s First and Only Black Mayor, Dies at 93
By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Correspondent David Dinkins was the stuff of political legend in New York’s Harlem. From 1990 to 1993, Dinkins served as ... -
Black Lives Matter IE Wants Community Oversight
By Dianne Anderson For a second stint, Sheriff-Coroner John McMahon has been reappointed to the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training where he will continue ... -
Calls for Gov. to Name Black Senator
By Tanu Henry California Black Media Black leaders across California are pointing to three “obvious” reasons they say it’s wise for Gov. Newsom to pick either Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA-37) ... -
Study: COVID Patients More Susceptible to Mental Illness
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr Nat’l Correspondent Medical and scientific experts have sounded the alarm, wanting people to understand that COVID is not the ... -
Covered California: Fast and Easy Sign-Ups
By Dianne Anderson Getting ready for the Thanksgiving feast has everyone in the family wondering what exactly that’s going to look like this year. Healthcare advocate ... -
CARES Act Funding Lags for Providers
By Dianne Anderson Millions of dollars set to be allocated between now and December 30 has many Black-led nonprofits and small businesses on edge, waiting for ... -
Black Chamber Partners With Flagstar Bank to Commit $1M in Grants
Small Businesses Can Apply for Grants of $5,000 The Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Flagstar Bank to keep their promise and commitment ... -
Covered California Launches Open Enrollment
Covered California officially kicked off its annual open-enrollment period on Monday with a statewide effort to encourage Californians to protect themselves, their families and their friends ... -
Program Offers Free Diabetes Classes
By Dianne Anderson With the fridge within arm’s reach for many who have been stuck at home stress eating during the pandemic, piling on the pounds ...